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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Le Guin, Ursula

A Wizard of Earthsea - Proof with rare proof dust jacket

Published: Gollancz, London, 1971

Edition: First UK

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Housed in a custom made slipcase by master craftsman Peter Carstens covered with light brown book cloth, a pictorial inset on the side and marbled paper and leather trim.

This copy has the original and rare proof dust jacket with the letters "APPX." (Approximate) printed under the price.

The original wrappers (paperback) have the purple stamp "UNCORRECTED" on the upper side. 191 pages and the double page map of Earthsea.

CONDITION DETAILS: The dust jacket has a few creases and the red titling on the spine is sun faded. See images. There are a couple of soil marks on the wrappers, a few in the book, such as on the last page.

  • Jacket Condition: Spine sun faded
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Attractive
  • Size: 202 mm x 134 mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
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